2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
May 19–21, 2026 | Charlotte, NC
The Westin Charlotte
** New speakers announced—see the full lineup here! **
Registration
The 2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit promises to be our biggest and boldest yet, so get your ticket now—last year's event was SOLD OUT, so don't wait on this one!
General Summit Pass
$1,150
2+ full days of programming
Dozens of speakers
Access to all sessions including mainstage, breakouts, and workshops
Receptions and networking
Exhibits and creative installations
Breakfast, lunch, snacks and receptions featuring sustainable, low-waste, locally-sourced food and beverage
Nonprofit Summit Pass
$700
2+ full days of programming
Dozens of speakers
Access to all sessions including mainstage, breakouts, and workshops
Receptions and networking
Exhibits and creative installations
Breakfast, lunch, snacks and receptions featuring sustainable, low-waste, locally-sourced food and beverage
The General ticket type is for the following groups:
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Businesses
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For-Profit Solution Providers
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Investors or Funders
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Trade/Industry Associations
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Other
The Nonprofit ticket type is for the following groups:
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Educators
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Government
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Nonprofits
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Researchers
Pricing Tiers
Lock in the lowest rate by registering early—prices increase as the Summit approaches.
Choose Registration Type
Advance Registration Rate
If purchased by December 15
Early Bird Registration Rate
If purchased by March 19
Standard Registration Rate
If purchased after March 19
Advance Registration Rate
If purchased by December 15
Early Bird Registration Rate
If purchased by March 19
Standard Registration Rate
If purchased after March 19
If purchased by December 15
If purchased by March 19
If purchased after March 19
General
Summit Pass
Nonprofit
Summit Pass
Cancellation Policy
If you are no longer able to attend the Summit, email the Summit Planning Team to process the cancellation. Registration fees will be refunded according to the timeline below:
If you cancel by March 18, 2026, the registration fee will be fully refunded minus a 3% processing fee per ticket.
If you cancel between March 19 and April 18, 2026, the registration fee will be refunded minus a $75 cancellation fee and a 3% processing fee per ticket.
Cancellations made on or after April 19, 2026 will not be refunded.
In lieu of canceling, you can transfer your ticket to someone else for no charge.
We'll be hosting this year's ReFED Summit at the top-rated Westin Charlotte—located in the city's financial district and featuring on-site restaurants and shops, a 24-hour fitness center, plus the Westin's legendary "Heavenly Beds" for an amazing night's sleep.